51 m. ago School support workers union ratifies deal with Edmonton public school board

The union for school support staff in Edmonton says its 3,000 members are to return to work Thursday after ratifying a new deal with the public school board. Members voted 93 per cent in favour of the new deal, which the Canadian Union of Public Employees has said includes a higher wage package. Workers from […]

Society

84 m. ago LILLEY: Toronto’s World Cup deal proving to be worse by the day

Former mayor John Tory haunts us still, at least when it comes to the enormous expense and ridiculous moves Toronto is making as a World Cup host city. In addition to a cost of a little more than $63 million per game in costs and the city looking at getting into the scalping game, we […]

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2 h. ago Deal at Foothills Schools, Two CUPE Locals Vote to Accept Settlements

CALGARY, Alberta — CUPE Local 5040 has reached a tentative agreement with Foothills School Division, marking the last of nine striking school divisions to reach settlements. Meanwhile, two other CUPE locals have voted to accept tentative agreements, ending strikes at the Edmonton Public School District and the Parkland School District. CUPE 3550 members at Edmonton […]

Society

4 h. ago Sliver of family time on home ice a big deal for Maple Leafs’ John Tavares

John Tavares easily meshed with his Maple Leafs linemates on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran Leafs centre had his young sons, Jace and Axton, on the ice for a skate at Scotiabank Arena following the annual team photo and the subsequent Leafs practice. Given the Leafs’ packed schedule and the amount of time the team has […]

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5 h. ago Poilievre says he’s a ‘tough guy to deal with’ in response to Trump criticism

U.S. president said it is 'easier to deal' with a Liberal than a Conservative, and Canada's Tory leader is taking it as a compliment

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5 h. ago Citadel Expands Further in US Natural Gas With $1 Billion Deal

Citadel made one of its biggest investments yet in the physical US natural gas market, expanding in one of its most profitable business areas.

Economics

6 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton council breaks city policies in Nordic spa rezoning

Edmonton has declared a climate crisis, committed to being a “biophilic” city, and promises, in the City Plan, to “preserve what matters most.” City council and administration need to act on these words, especially when it comes to the river valley. On Feb. 24, council unanimously approved the rezoning of 10 acres of land adjacent […]

Events

6 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Poilievre knows why Trump wants to deal with Carney

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnist Brian Lilley says Pierre Poilievre let Canadians know why Trump would rather face-off against Mark Carney than the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

Transport

6 h. ago Poilievre says Trump right in claiming Liberals ‘easier to deal with’

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said U.S. President Donald Trump is right in saying that a Liberal government would be 'easier for him to deal with' amid the trade war.

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6 h. ago Sturgeon County school support workers’ union reaches tentative deal with school division

Deals with Fort McMurray's public and Catholic school boards have already been ratified.

Society

8 h. ago What you need to do to get your final Canadian carbon tax rebate

If you want to cash in on the final carbon tax rebate, you will have to get some things in order in the next couple of weeks.Last Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped the consumer carbon tax as his first move as Liberal Party leader."The consumer carbon tax was too divisive when we should be pulling together. That's why I took action to cancel it on day one," he posted on X.He announced last Friday that the fuel charge would be removed as of April 1 but that the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) would still be issued for that month.The carbon rebate, formerly known as the Canada Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP), is a quarterly, tax-free amount to help eligible individuals and families offset the cost of federal pollution pricing.According to a notice on the government's tax credits and benefits page, the final CCR payment will be issued starting April 22.However, to receive the payment, the government says individuals must have filed their 2024 income tax and benefi...

Economics

10 h. ago Europe to Toughen Protection for Steel Sector Amid Defense Push

The European Union will step up protection of its steel industry, as it tries to shield a sector that’s crucial for defense from tariffs, cheap imports and high energy prices.

Economics

10 h. ago Ontario residents say they'd need to save staggering amounts to be independent

Ontario's high cost of living means that many residents in the province will need to dig deep to achieve financial independence in the years to come.Economic uncertainty in unprecedented times has Canadians worried about their savings, and many across the country feel they will need to save up sums to the tune of $1 million to feel secure.Findings from the latest RBC Financial Independence Poll were shared on Wednesday, revealing how the current economic climate is affecting Canadians' savings goals.The report found that Canadians estimate they will need approximately $846,437 to ensure their future financial independence, a number that soars much higher among Ontario residents.People residing in Canada's most populous province estimate they will need to save up an average of $916,714 to guarantee their financial independence.It's a sizeable sum, though not entirely surprising when considering the average home price in Ontario is around $834,000 as of February 2025.Despite Onta...

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10 h. ago How the Port of Vancouver could play key role as Canada looks to diversify trade

With Canada at odds with U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs, the Port of Vancouver is ready to step in at a "pivotal time" to help diversify trade.

Economics

11 h. ago WARMINGTON: Trump prefers to ‘deal’ with Carney rather than Poilievre

The U.S. President says 'it’s easier to deal actually with a Liberal' since 'the Conservative that’s running is, stupidly, no friend of mine'

Transport

13 h. ago Vitol Gets Further Into Upstream Energy With Eni Africa Deal

Vitol Group agreed to buy into more Eni SpA assets in Africa as the trading giant taps bumper profits to beef up its oil and gas portfolio.

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13 h. ago Carney’s Liberals Surge in Polls With Canada’s Election About to Start

Canada’s Liberal Party has jumped into a lead in some public opinion polls on the eve of an election, as voters respond to Justin Trudeau’s exit and Mark Carney’s rise to lead the government.

Politics

15 h. ago German Spending Plan Adds to Housing Uncertainty, Vonovia Says

Germany’s landmark spending package will have mixed effects on the country’s battered housing market, according to Vonovia SE, Europe’s largest landlord.

Other

15 h. ago Japan Can’t Produce Enough Matcha Tea as Global Popularity Booms

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what’s driving the global matcha boom? And why can’t makers in Japan just make more of it?

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18 h. ago Fishermen say Trump’s DOGE budget cuts are preventing them from adopting climate

BREMEN, Maine (AP) — Commercial fishermen and seafood processors and distributors looking to switch to new, lower-carbon emission systems say the federal funding they relied on for this work is either frozen or unavailable due to significant budget cuts promoted by President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. The changes are designed to replace old […]

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